Director, Institute Operations - Queensland Brain Institute

- The University of Queensland
- Australia, QLD
- Jul 25, 2026

Full-time

About The University of Queensland

For more than a century, The University of Queensland (UQ) has created positive change for society by delivering knowledge leadership for a better world. UQ ranks among the world’s top universities, as measured by several...

- Full-time, fixed-termposition for 5years

The Director, Institute Operationsis a professional leadership position that has overall responsibility for executing the strategic direction of theQueensland BrainInstitute (QBI) in collaboration with the Director and the Institute Executive,focusing on operational excellence and effectiveness of the Institute.

The Director of Institute Operations will work in partnership with the Director,QBI and colleagues within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences and broader University to foster a collaborative culture, build a cohesive and engaged Institute, and act in the best interests of the Institute, Faculty and University.

The successful appointee will havedemonstratedexcellent leadership and management skills that will enable theQueensland BrainInstitute to further develop and realise a vision built on excellence in discovery science and high-impact research within the broader Faculty and University research ecosystem.They will hold postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience), alongside extensive leadership experience across university, government, not-for-profit, or industry sectors.

They will demonstrate a proven ability in strategic planning, operations, resource and financial management,



and governance within complex organisations.

An effective and inclusive leader, they will excel in communication and stakeholder engagement, with a strong track record of fostering collaboration, building cohesive teams, and creating a positive, high-performing organisational culture.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of perks and rewards are available.

- Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, oncampus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity.

We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing or calling +61 .

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📌 Director, Institute Operations - Queensland Brain Institute
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Queensland